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Adoption Laws: State by State
Each state has its own laws governing adoption by lebian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals and same-sex couples — and they vary widely.
What to Do if Second-Parent Adoption is Unavailable
An overview of the steps to take if second-parent adoption is unavailable where you live.
Open Adoption
Open adoption, also referred to as independent adoption, offers one distinct advantage to prospective LGBT parents: in eliminating your interaction with an agency, you eliminate the hurdles some of them put up.
Social Science Research
All major research studies, including a 2001 meta-analysis of two decades of studies on the topic, show that the sexual orientation of a parent is irrelevant to the development of a child’s mental health and social development and to the quality of a parent-child relationship.
Are There Any Agencies that Deal with Lesbian Couples for International Adoption?
I’ve been searching the Internet for adoption agencies that accept applications from gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender couples for international adoption and I have been so far unsuccessful. Are there any agencies that deal with lesbian couples for international adoption? We would appreciate any help you can give us.